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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.72, 3,805.56 and 1,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.72, 3,805.56 and 1,872.56 is: 2,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.72 : 3,805.56 = 1,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.72/3,805.56 = 1,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.72x = 3,805.56 × 1,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.72x = 7,126,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,139.43/2,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.01

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